Processing Lead - Working Lead (Internal Applicants Only)

Great Basin Industrial, LLC; Utah; Hybride; USD 65 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Health Savings Account

Employee Assistance Program

Résumé du poste

Great Basin Industrial, LLC is seeking a Processing Lead to supervise and actively participate in the metal processing and machine shop workflow. You will coordinate daily production, manage department personnel, and ensure quality and on-time delivery.

The role requires 3–5 years in steel fabrication or machining, strong leadership, and the ability to read fabrication drawings. Tekla PowerFab experience is preferred. Attractive benefits and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years steel fabrication, plate processing, or machining experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with burn tables, saws, plate rolls, or similar equipment.
• Ability to read fabrication drawings and machining prints.
• Leadership ability with strong communication skills.
• Experience using Tekla PowerFab preferred

Responsabilités

• Hands-On Production Work: actively operate department equipment and assist machinists with setup and material prep to maintain production flow.
• Production Flow Coordination: coordinate daily production activities and assign tasks based on priorities to avoid bottlenecks.
• Shop Floor Supervision: provide leadership and ensure productivity and adherence to procedures.
• Quality Control: perform dimensional and visual inspections and verify parts against drawings and CNC files.
• Production Tracking & Documentation: track parts and progress using Tekla PowerFab GO and update status.
• Training & Mentorship: train new employees and mentor others in equipment operation and procedures.
• Safety & Housekeeping: enforce PPE and maintain clean, safe work areas.

Connaissances

Leadership

Communication

Reading drawings

Outils

Tekla PowerFab

Description du poste

*INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY*

We believe in fostering growth from within and are committed to providing our team members with opportunities for career advancement. As such, we are prioritizing internal applicants for this role before considering external candidates. We encourage our employees to take the next step in their career with us!

Department: Material Processing & Machine Shop

Reports To: Processing Foreman

Supervises: Processing Personnel & Machinists

Compensation Range: Wage based on experience and quality of work

The Processing Lead is a hands-on working leadership position responsible for maintaining production flow within the processing department and machine shop. This role actively operates department equipment while coordinating the daily activities of processing personnel and machinists.

The Processing Lead ensures parts are processed accurately, production schedules are maintained, and materials move efficiently between processing, machining, staging, and fabrication. In addition to performing production work, the Lead provides shop floor direction, performs quality checks, assists with training, and tracks completed parts in Tekla PowerFab GO.

The position serves as the primary shop floor leader during daily operations, supporting the Processing Foreman and ensuring department productivity and safety standards are maintained.

Key Responsibilities

Hands-On Production Work

• Actively operate department equipment including:
• Burn tables
• Plate rolls
• Press brake
• Band saws
• Material handling equipment
• Assist machinists with material preparation or setup when required.
• Perform cutting, rolling, press brake and sawing operations as needed to maintain production flow.
• Support loading, unloading, and staging of materials and processed parts.

Production Flow Coordination

• Coordinate daily production activities across processing equipment and the machine shop.
• Assign work tasks to processing personnel and machinists based on department priorities.
• Monitor workflow and adjust tasks to prevent bottlenecks or idle time.
• Ensure materials and parts move efficiently between processing, machining, and fabrication staging areas.

Shop Floor Supervision

• Provide direct shop floor leadership to processing employees and machinists.
• Ensure employees remain productive and follow department procedures.
• Address minor personnel issues and elevate concerns to the Processing Foreman when necessary.
• Communicate production progress and delays.

Quality Control

• Perform routine dimensional and visual inspections of processed and machined parts.
• Verify parts match fabrication drawings and CNC files.
• Ensure parts are properly labeled and staged.
• Prevent mixing of material grades or thicknesses.

Production Tracking & Documentation

• Track completed parts and production progress using Tekla PowerFab GO.
• Ensure accurate part counts and job completion updates.
• Communicate production status and job progress to the Processing Foreman.

Training & Mentorship

• Train new employees on equipment operation and department procedures.
• Demonstrate safe and efficient machine operation.

• Assist machinists or operators in learning new equipment or processes.

Safety & Housekeeping

• Enforce PPE requirements and safe work practices.
• Monitor equipment operation for safety compliance.
• Maintain clean and organized processing and machine shop areas.
• Identify and report safety hazards or equipment issues.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years steel fabrication, plate processing, or machining experience
• Strong hands-on experience with burn tables, saws, plate rolls, or similar equipment
• Ability to read fabrication drawings and machining prints
• Leadership ability with strong communication skills
• Experience using Tekla PowerFab preferred

Essential Job Functions (Fabrication Shop)

The following duties are considered essential to production roles at the Fabrication Shop:

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds
• Perform physically demanding tasks for extended periods (8–12+ hour shifts)
• Stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl for prolonged periods
• Reach overhead and work with arms extended
• Climb ladders, work in manlifts up to 25 feet above ground
• Work in confined spaces and at elevated heights when required

Work Environment

• Exposure to dust, noise, and industrial hazards
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required at all times

Schedule Requirements

• Ability to work extended hours, including overtime, weekends, or swing shifts as needed to meet project deadlines

This position requires the ability to perform all essential job functions safely and effectively, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO) – accrues starting day one!
• Holiday Pay
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Why GBI?

We live our values:

• DRIVEN: Find a Way to Win
  (Passionate. Accountable. Humbly Confident.)

• BUILDING: Build People, Teams & America
  (Learn. Share. Grow.)

• EXCELLENCE: Skillfully Execute, Solve Problems & Stand Firm
  (Self Discipline + Proven Process = Winning.)

• TOGETHER: Ride for the Brand
  (People First. Straight Talk. Honest Work.)

We have an award-winning workplace culture!

• Utah Top Workplace – 2025
• Austin Top Workplace 2025
• USA Today Top Workplace – 2024 & 2025

We Reward Loyalty

• All-expenses-paid 5 & 20-year anniversary trips, milestone bonuses, and exclusive celebration perks that recognize your commitment.

GBI People & Culture Statement:
We are committed to providing an inclusive environment that ensures the happiness and success of each of our associates. We pride ourselves on hiring, training, and retaining a community of employees from various backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.

EEO Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

We are a drug-free workplace.